"Ahead of the opening, the city is investing $6 million to restore and prepare the space. The project includes repairing the historic cupola, renovating the rotunda landing, repainting interior surfaces and installing glass safety barriers so visitors can take in the views without worry. Once complete, the cupola will function as a public observation deck with sweeping, 360-degree views of the city."
""From the tower of 1 Centre Street-also known as the David Dinkins Municipal Building-the 'gorgeous mosaic' that Mayor Dinkins spoke of reveals itself in its totality. As we celebrate Mayor Dinkins' legacy, we're making that unique view available to the people of New York City," said Mayor Mamdani in an official statement. The announcement was made during Black History Month in honor of Dinkins, New York City's first Black mayor, for whom the building was renamed in 2015."
The David N. Dinkins Municipal Building rooftop cupola will open for free guided tours beginning in June, marking the first public access to the 36th-floor tower. Tours will require online reservations and run with groups of six departing from the NYC CityStore, led by Department of Citywide Administrative Services staff. The city is investing $6 million to repair the historic cupola, renovate the rotunda landing, repaint interior surfaces and install glass safety barriers. The cupola will operate as a public observation deck with sweeping 360-degree views. The Municipal Building was constructed from 1909 to 1914 in the Beaux-Arts style and features a central arch inspired by Rome's Arch of Constantine.
Read at Time Out New York
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